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Jewish festivals and family life

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which celebrations are from the Jewish faith?

a)

Rosh Hashanah

b)

Christmas

c)

Yom Kippah

d)

Ramadan

2.

What is sin?

a)

Following God's rules

b)

Breaking God's rules

c)

Reading God's rules

d)

Learning God's rules

3.

What can Jewish people do during Shabbat?

a)

Going to the Synagogue

b)

Making the dinner

c)

Spending time with family

d)

Reading

e)

Homework

4.

What food do Jewish people eat during Rosh Hashanah?

a)
Latkes, brisket, kugel.
b)
Apples and honey, round challah, pomegranates.
c)
Falafel, hummus, pita bread.
d)
Bagels and lox, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish.
5.

What do Jewish people do on Friday night?

a)
They attend a community service and sing hymns.
b)
They observe Shabbat with candle lighting, blessings, and a festive meal.
c)
They gather for a movie night with friends and family.
d)
They prepare for the upcoming week with chores and errands.
6.

What do Jewish people do on Saturday morning?

a)
Attend a community picnic.
b)
Go shopping for groceries.
c)
Attend synagogue services.
d)
Read the Torah at home.
7.

What is a Shofar?

a)
A Shofar is a ram's horn used in Jewish rituals.
b)
A Shofar is a traditional Jewish bread.
c)
A Shofar is a ceremonial dagger used in rituals.
d)
A Shofar is a type of musical instrument.
8.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

a)
Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish harvest festival.
b)
Rosh Hashanah is a day of fasting in Judaism.
c)
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
d)
Rosh Hashanah is a celebration of the spring equinox.
9.

What do Jewish people remember during Rosh Hashanah?

a)
The celebration of the harvest season.
b)
The remembrance of the Exodus from Egypt.
c)

The remembering of blessings and actions.

d)
The honoring of ancestors and family traditions.
10.

What is Yom Kippah?

a)
Yom Kippur is a Jewish harvest festival.
b)
Yom Kippur is the celebration of the New Year.
c)
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement in Judaism.
d)
Yom Kippur is a day of feasting in Judaism.
11.

What do people do during Yom Kippah?

a)
People attend parties and social events.
b)
People decorate their homes with lights.
c)
People exchange gifts and greetings.
d)
People fast, pray, and seek forgiveness.
e)
People celebrate with feasts and music.
12.

What swallowed Jonah?

a)
A massive squid
b)

A great fish

c)

A whale

d)
A large sea serpent
13.

What is forgiveness?

a)

Forgiveness is the act of releasing bad feelings towards someone who has harmed you.

b)
Forgiveness means accepting blame for someone else's actions.
c)
Forgiveness is a way to forget past mistakes and move on.
d)
Forgiveness is the process of punishing those who have wronged you.
14.

Why is Pesach important to Jewish people?

a)
Pesach is important to Jewish people because it commemorates their liberation from slavery in Egypt.
b)
Pesach is important due to its focus on family gatherings and feasts.
c)
Pesach is important as it marks the beginning of the new year.
d)
Pesach is important because it celebrates the harvest season.
15.

What is on a Seder plate?

a)

egg

b)

lamb bone

c)

lettuce

d)

Pepper

e)

sugar

16.

What is the Torah?

a)
The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
b)
The Torah is a historical account of the Jewish kings.
c)
The Torah is a set of moral guidelines for daily life.
d)
The Torah is a collection of ancient hymns.
17.

What is the significance of lighting candles during Shabbat?

a)

It marks the beginning of Shabbat and brings peace to the home.

b)

It is done to remember the Exodus from Egypt.

c)

It is a way to celebrate the harvest season.

d)

It is a tradition for welcoming guests.

18.

What is the main activity during the Passover Seder?

a)

Decorating the home with flowers.

b)

Reading from the Haggadah and eating symbolic foods.

c)

Lighting candles and singing hymns.

d)

Exchanging gifts and greetings.

19.

What is the purpose of eating matzah during Passover?

a)

To remember the giving of the Torah

b)

To honor the Jewish New Year

c)

To celebrate the harvest

d)

To symbolize the haste in leaving Egypt

20.

What prayer is traditionally recited during Yom Kippur services?

a)

The Kol Nidre

b)

The Kiddush

c)

The Hallel

d)

The Shema